leggings

Spring Thaw

March 19, 2019 by The Partial Ingredients

Who else lives in oversized knit sweaters and boots during the winter months? I do! Since the “Bomb Cyclone” blizzard hit northern Colorado last week, it has warmed up quite a bit so I’m hoping this will be the last Wintery outfit for the blog *crosses fingers.* Since Winter weather can hit as late as May in Colorado there’s no guarantees.

It’s hard to find a quality pair of Winter boots for trekking around in the snow, and even harder to find ones that actually keep your feet warm. These classic ones from L.L. Bean have been my go-to this season. They continue to make their products in the U.S. and their quality hasn’t gone down over the years, which is kind of amazing! You can get this style in several different types, and I chose the eight inch with gore-tex/thinsulate lining. It costs slightly more but I definitely noticed a difference in warmth compared to other boots. I ordered my usual size but they do run a bit large to make room for thicker socks. I like a little roominess since tighter ones can actually make your feet colder — and nobody wants that. Another recent favorite has been this messenger bag from Karlen Swiss. These bags are made from recycled Swiss military blankets and made from heavy-duty wool. It’s been a perfect Winter tote this season!

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Outfit Details: Sweater: Zaful, Leggings: Felina, Boots: L.L. Bean, Scarf: Amazon, Bag: Karlen Swiss

January Blues

January 13, 2019 by The Partial Ingredients

January is one of my least favorite months–something about the holidays being over, a new year and lets be honest, January has the worst weather. Even if you live in a place like California with perfect weather year round, rainy and relatively cold weather usually sets in. Here in Colorado, January was welcomed by negative temperatures and freezing rain, but no snow! If it’s gonna be freezing cold, I want there to at least be a pretty snowfall but nope, no snow this month so far.

That said, drinking hot tea and hibernating is the cure for January blues. I have been keeping warm in cozy knit sweaters and binging on netflix! This sweater from H&M and these ultra soft leggings from Felina have been the perfect pair on cold January days. Another recent favorite has been these Anthropologie ankle boots found on Poshmark. I love the details and the quality of the leather! And for a girl who isn’t super down with heels, these block heels add a little height without hurting your feet. Plus they are perfect for a dressed down casual look or for a night out, so it’s a win-win!

Outfit Set:

Outfit Details: Sweater: H&M, Leggings: Felina, Boots: Anthropologie (found on Poshmark), Charm Necklace: Etsy

Winter Green

December 31, 2018 by The Partial Ingredients

Happy New Year everyone! Winter has officially hit on the Front Range in Colorado, and I was looking to find a warm and cozy outfit for the colder days. That’s why I love American Eagle sweaters so much, since they provide looks that provide comfy and stylish options that are great for everyday wear. This sweater is so great as a warm pullover I have been wearing it non-stop! It’s so comfy and warm–this Striped Crew Neck sweater is a perfect casual look that is great for winter weather layering.

In other news, I was recently gifted this minimalist leather lunch bag handmade by Homestead Leather on Etsy. It was a perfect addition to my lunchtime routine! I used to bring my lunch in plastic bags, but nooo more. It’s a great environmentally friendly option for those who don’t want a big, bulky lunch bag. It also avoids bringing your lunch in wasteful plastic bags (yep, that was me) so in my opinion it’s a win-win! Another brand I’ve been crazy about this past year has been The Frye Company and their fantastic boots. I wore these leather “Celia” shearling-lined boots outside in sub-20 degree weather, and my feet were as warm as can be. I recommend wearing these without socks, which sounds weird but they actually keep your feet roomier and warmer. My feet get cold really easily, so I can’t recommend these enough. Another recent gift was this extra cozy cable-knit scarf from Amazon. It goes great with so many outfits that I have to hold off wearing it sometimes–it’s kind of ridic!

Outfit Details: Sweater: American Eagle, Leggings: Felina, Boots: Frye Company, Bag: Homestead Leather, Scarf: Amazon

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Black Velvet

January 1, 2017 by The Partial Ingredients

Happy new year! And now it’s January…ugh. Arguably the worst month of the year. It’s basically the Monday of the year in month form. I’m not that into “resolutions” but I’ve always wanted to try my hand at making my own clothes. As a kid I used to hand sew miniature clothes for my stuffed animals. So this year I thought I would get started on making some hand made, easy to make stuff. For my first project I settled on a loop or circle scarf. I don’t have a sewing machine so I hand sewed some black velvet into a loop with a single line of stitching. I think it turned out well and honestly wasn’t difficult at all to piece together. It definitely paid off because the only ones I saw online that were similar were like $30 bucks. Kind of a rip off. I got a yard of fabric for about $6.50 so it turned out to be totally worth it. Velvet is a great fabric for a scarf because it’s soft and dense for colder weather. I’m also ridiculously excited about this new hat and booties. I used to be hesitant about fedoras and heeled oxfords but I’m now totally down with both. These oxfords are very comfy even with the taller heel. I’m now of the opinion that fedoras on women look way better than on men. The over-sized cardigan is the perfect compliment to the scarf because it is so soft and warm it’s basically like wearing a blanket–and really what more could you ask for in a cardigan.

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